C. Discipline Point System Violations of Institutional Policies may result in discipline points (D-points). The primary consequence for discipline points is work hours served on Mondays. The following is a general description of the discipline point system. 1. Warnings a. RAs distribute warnings for cleanliness violations and other violations of a minor nature. b. Students may receive warnings for cleanliness of their personal area such as bed, desk,closet, bathroom, etc. 2. One D-point violations The following is a list that includes but is not limited to infractions for which students may receive one D-point: a. Accumulation of three warnings. b. Being late to class, church, work, ministry, service assignment, devos, curfew, or required meetings. Points may vary based on the extent of the tardiness. c. Not following policies for Quiet Time, “In-dorms,” etc. d. Failure to do dorm job. e. Eating or chewing gum in the classroom. f. Inattentiveness or being disruptive in class or meetings. g. Dress code infractions. h. Entertainment policy infractions. 3. Five D-point violations The following is a list that includes, but is not limited to, infractions for which students may receive five D-points: a. Skipping any required meetings or assignments (church, devos, conferences, study hours, ministry, service assignment, discipline work hours, etc.) b. Hosting unauthorized visitors overnight in the dorms. c. Disassembling or removing dorm furniture. d. Failing to have a third party. e. Being late for curfew beyond 30 minutes. 4. D-point work hours Accumulated D-points can result in a variety of consequences with work hours being the most common. Two work hours will normally be assigned for every five D-points accumulated. The following is a description of how the discipline work hours function: a. Notices for students having required work hours are emailed to students. b. Students receiving notices have until Friday of the same week to see their Resident Director and schedule their work hours. c. When work hours conflict with approved special permissions, students are expected to work their hours. Students with outstanding work hours will be denied special permission applications. d. All students assigned discipline work hours are to report to the assigned work area at the designated time. Skipping assigned work hours will be considered the equivalent of skipping a required activity. e. Discipline work hours may not be rescheduled. Those who are sick should see their RD to get reassigned. 5. Campusing a. At times, students may be campused in addition to serving discipline work hours. b. A student who is campused is not permitted to leave campus without permission from the Deans. c. Campusing cancels out any previously granted special permission. 6. D-point appeals
All disciplinary actions may be respectfully appealed as follows: a. Appeals must be made within 48 hours of receiving the D-point.
b. Appeals related to dorm life and classroom matters are to be brought to your Resident Director. c. Appeals related to Service or Ministry Assignments are to be brought to the Ministries Department. d. Denied appeals may be brought to the respective Ministry and Student Life Deans, if necessary.
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